MPOX: Clade 1b Strain Detected in London – What You Need to Know
A new strain of the mpox virus, known as Clade 1b, has been detected in the UK for the first time. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the presence of this variant...
Cut Emissions in Half Now to Prevent Climate Catastrophe, UN Warns
Climate change has been a major topic of discussion in recent years, with the United Nations (U.N.) warning that drastic action needs to be taken to prevent a climate catastrophe. A recent report from...
Flu Recovery: Science-Backed Tips for Faster Healing
Flu season can be a challenging time for many people, as the symptoms of the flu can disrupt daily life and pose the risk of spreading the infection. While there are many products on...
Uncovering the Science of Fear: Inside the Recreational Fear Lab
Rachel Feltman: Hi, this is Rachel Feltman reporting for Scientific American’s Science Quickly. Today, we are delving into the fascinating world of fear and morbid curiosity with Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist at the...
The Fastest Known Planetary System Accelerated by Galactic Supermassive Black Hole
Our solar system is just a tiny part of the vast Milky Way galaxy, orbiting at a speed of 230 kilometers per second. However, a recent study has revealed a planetary system within our...
Increase in Vasectomies Among Men Following Roe v. Wade Reversal
Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, there has been a notable increase in interest in permanent contraception procedures such as vasectomies and tubal sterilization. Many individuals, like 46-year-old Texan Jason Darr, have been...
Russia fines Google for blocking YouTube accounts in excess of world’s GDP
Google has found itself in hot water once again, this time in Russia. The tech giant has been hit with a fine that is so massive it's hard to even comprehend - more than...
Enhanced Target Tracking with ‘Robotic Cat’s Eyes’ for Drones
Scientists have developed a new computer vision system inspired by the eyes of cats, which could revolutionize how robots see and interact with the world around them. The system mimics the structure of a...
Oldest Tadpole Ever Found: Jurassic Giant Tadpole Fossil Discovery
Paleontologists in Argentina made a groundbreaking discovery while searching for dinosaur fossils in Patagonia. They unearthed the oldest tadpole ever found, belonging to the frog species Notobatrachus degiustoi, dating back around 161 million years...
Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Unearthed in Saudi Arabian Oasis – Discoveries and History
Archaeologists have recently uncovered a Bronze Age settlement in the Khaybar Oasis of Saudi Arabia, shedding light on the slow urbanization process in the region during that time. The town, known as al-Natah, was...